Thank you so much for all your recommendations yesterday! Last night I wound up making this chicken recipe I found on Marci’s blog, and mac and cheese as a side (with some garlic, as suggested by Katie!) Not exactly light, but what better to get you out of your cooking rut than to throw some mac and cheese together? YUM!
What are you up to this weekend, friends? Between my weekend away last and my mom being in town early this week, I’ve been a little behind so tomorrow I’ll be catching up on work. I’m actually not sad about it, I guess that means that I love what I’m doing! Then we’re having some visitors tomorrow night, I’m so excited! Hope your weekend is fabulous, whatever you’re up to.
I really need to focus better.
My grandparents on my dad’s side were deaf, and I just loved this post on sign language.
If you need a little blog pep talk, here it is.
There are lots of posts about Pinterest out there, but I thought this one was particularly good.
A gorgeous bouquet, and a cute story about brothers and sisters to go with it!
Wouldn’t this make incredible wrapping paper?
This post on education is so interesting. There are so many ways to get where you’re going.

My first outfit post EVER!
I revealed TWO designs this week! Check out the post on Small Town Stripes.
A call for your lighter recipes.
I like the blog pep talk link! Good stuff!
I am glad you tried the chicken out, it is crazy how moist the chicken stays from that mayo!! I might have to make macaroni next time YUMMM I'm hungry now haha
homemade mac n cheese is one of life's greatest joys :)
I love love love link lists like this, because they always introduce me to other bloggers through great content. I really need to start compiling favorite posts and sharing with people. Inevitably, YOU will be on those link lists. ;-) You are great, Kate!
mac & cheese is one of my comfort food favorites! Have a wonderful weekend and I hope you get all your work taken care of!
What a gorgeous picture! Is that tree near you? Also, I just opened up a bunch of the links you suggested in new tabs — can't wait to read them. :)
Congrats on Blog of the Month! I love your blog and am so looking forward to following you :)
Hello girl and congrats on being chosen blog of the month. Your blog designs are very nice. If I had a blogger blog I would definitely consider getting one!
Hello! Love your blog! I just wanted to invite you to come check out a really fun giveaway I’m having!
Hope to see you there! Thanks!
http://emilymmeyers.blogspot.com/2012/04/time-for-giveaway.html
I've just done some shopping this weekend :)